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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,507.88, 26,272.80 and 12,755.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,507.88, 26,272.80 and 12,755.28 is: 19,140.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,507.88 : 26,272.80 = 12,755.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,507.88/26,272.80 = 12,755.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,507.88x = 26,272.80 × 12,755.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,507.88x = 335,116,920.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,116,920.38/17,507.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,140.92

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